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I sailed in an open Tamil boat with no protection from the sun and , as the bottom
of the boat was usually full of the most ancient and fish - like smelling bilge water
, the sun and stench combined were formidable . Punakari was one of the most ...
I sailed in an open Tamil boat with no protection from the sun and , as the bottom
of the boat was usually full of the most ancient and fish - like smelling bilge water
, the sun and stench combined were formidable . Punakari was one of the most ...
Page 135
After tennis I usually went down to the Kandy Club . In those days in an Asiatic
station where there was “ the Club ” , it was a symbol and centre of British
imperialism although perhaps we might not be fully conscious of it . It had
normally a ...
After tennis I usually went down to the Kandy Club . In those days in an Asiatic
station where there was “ the Club ” , it was a symbol and centre of British
imperialism although perhaps we might not be fully conscious of it . It had
normally a ...
Page 178
At the same time I despise success and those who pursue it , even to some extent
those who attain it . It is usually much less ssamaharama Palalupana
Liyangahatota TANGALLA Miles satisfactory in attainment than in 178 GROWING
.
At the same time I despise success and those who pursue it , even to some extent
those who attain it . It is usually much less ssamaharama Palalupana
Liyangahatota TANGALLA Miles satisfactory in attainment than in 178 GROWING
.
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